Saturday, December 31, 2016

Sing!

 This is my first attempt at watercolors using pencils and I like how it turned out. 

Catching up on grandson Brady's Spring Choir Program at his school, April 2014.

I used -
One Canoe Two 'Hazelwood' Papers
Heidi Swapp Acrylic Stars, Tag
Eyelet Outlet Music Notes
Crate Paper Watercolors
Pinkfresh Puffy Alphas
Doodlebug Doily 

Based on this December 5th sketch.

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Friday, December 16, 2016

Game Time!


 Photos of grandson Brady playing baseball, May 2014.

I used -
Doodlebug 'Slam Dunk' pp's, Washi Tape
Eyelet Outlet Brad, Enamel Dots
We R Memory Keepers Flair Pin
American Crafts Clip, Tag
October Afternoon Tag

Based on this November Sketch by Stuck?! Sketches. 

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Thursday, December 15, 2016

Tricks and Treats


Photos of grandkids Marcus, Kellan, and Lucy trick or treating, Halloween 2014.

I used -
Bella Blvd. 'Spooktacular' pp's
Simple Stories Chipboard Accents
Prima Journal Tag

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Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Egg-Travaganza


 Photos of the grandkids at our egg hunt, April 2014. This page with go in grandson Marcus's album.

I used -
Echo Park 'Dino Friends' pp's, Washi Tape, Stickers
Doodlebug, Eyelet Outlet, MME Enamel Dots
Heidi Swapp Texture Paste
Tim Holtz Burlap Stencil

Based on Sketch #71 from The Memory Nest. 

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Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Right Now


 Catching up on photos of grandson Nate at his birthday pool party, April 2014.

I used -
Carta Bella 'Beach Day' pp's
Echo Park Chipboard Accents
Project Life Card, Clip
Magic Scraps Tiles

Based on this August sketch from The Memory Nest. 

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Monday, December 12, 2016

Always Love



Catching up on photos of my sweet grandkids Kaylee and Evan when he was a baby, April 2014.

I used -
Dear Lizzy 'Saturday' pp's
Pink Paislee Chipboard Alphas
My Mind's Eye Enamel Dots
Oct Afternoon Journal Tag
Studio Calico White Mist
Amy Tangerine Diecuts

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Thursday, December 8, 2016

Family Party


 Each year we have a Deaton party with the extended family. This was my SIL's year to host and she decided to have everyone wear a mask. You could buy them or make them. It was fun preparing for it and fun for the kids to play around in. These photos are just our own little family. (January 2014)

I used -
My Mind's Eye 'On Trend 2' pp's, Enamel Dots
American Crafts Washi Tape, Puffy Thickers
Amy Tangerine Journal Tag
Petaloo Flowers
Misc. Feathers

Based on Sketch #250 from Sketches in Thyme. 

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Wednesday, December 7, 2016

You Are Lovely


 Photos of sweet granddaughter Makaylee agreed to go with her longtime family friend to his Prom. It was away from the area for her. This was her first formal dance ever and she looked so beautiful. (May 2016)

I used -
My Mind's Eye 'Yes Please' pp's
My Mind's Eye 'My Story' Diecuts
My Mind's Eye, Eyelet Outlet Enamel Dots
Heidi Swapp Washi Tape, Chipboard Frame
Dear Lizzy Diecut Phrase
Fancy Pants Flair Pin
Bo Bunny Flourish

Based on this wonderful PageMap. 

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Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Rejoice


 Photos of DGD Makaylee's Christmas Choir Concert, November 2016.

I used -
Prima 'Sweet Peppermint' pp's
American Crafts Journal Tag, Washi Tape, Foam Thickers
Fancy Pants, Pink Paislee Sequins
Misc. Poinsettias, Wooden Leaves
Eyelet Outlet Music Note Brads
Doodlebug Doily

Based on this December PageMap.

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Monday, December 5, 2016

Lil' Red Wagon


Photos of sweet little grandsons Travis and Evan, September 2016.

I used -
Photoplay 'Main Street Parade' pp's, Chipboard Accents, Diecuts
Pinkfresh Studio Puffy Alphas
Studio Calico White Mist

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Sunday, December 4, 2016

Holiday Joy

 Catching up on photos of DGD Kaylee making a gingerbread house, December 2013.

I used -
Doodlebug 'Here Comes Santa Claus' pp's
American Crafts Foam Thickers
Heidi Swapp Chipboard Stars
Recollections Wooden Veneers
Chic Tags

Based on Sketch #300 from Creative Scrappers. 

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Saturday, December 3, 2016

Towel Art

 More photos from our April 2015 Cruise. We had so many cute little animals made for us this cruise. These are some of the more unique ones.

I used -
Dear Lizzy 'Documentary' pp's, Diecuts
American Crafts Chipboard Thickers
Fancy Pants Sequins
Petaloo Flowers

Based on this November Sketch from PageMaps. 

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Friday, December 2, 2016

Love This Life


Photo of DH relaxing on board the Norwegian Pearl on one of our last vacation days, April 2015.

I used -
Amy Tangerine 'Oh Happy Life' pp's, Diecuts
We R Memory Keepers Flair Pin
Ranger Texture Paste
Pink Paislee Sequins
Tim Holtz Stencil
Doodlebug Doily

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Thursday, December 1, 2016

Beautiful Magens Bay

 Photos of DH and I at Magens Bay, St. Thomas on our Spring 2015 Cruise.

I used -
Bo Bunny 'Beach Therapy' pp's, diecuts
American Crafts Thickers
Doodlebug Enamel Dots
Heidi Swapp Title Tag
Petaloo Flowers

Based on the November 20th sketch from Citrus Twist. 

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Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Good Meal

 More food photos from our Spring 2015 Cruise. This was probably the best meal we had at dinner.

I used -
KaiserCraft Background Paper
My Mind's Eye pp's
Bo Bunny Distressed Stamp
Fancy Pants Puffy Alphas
Pink Paislee Journal Paper
Autumn Leaves Buttons
Amy Tangerine Diecuts

Based on this May PageMap. 

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Falalalala

 Remember you can click on the images to make them larger.

Family photos from Christmas 2015. This is for DGD Sydney's album.

I used -
My Mind's Eye 'Sugar Plum' pp's, Chipboard Accents, Flair Pin
MME, Eyelet Outlet, Simple Stories Enamel Dots
Echo Park Christmas Lights Sticker
Little Yellow Bicycle Journal Paper
American Crafts Washi Tape
Project Life Clip

Based on this September PageMap. 

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Monday, November 28, 2016

Wonderful Winter

 Photos of DH with grandkids Kaylee and Brady out sledding, January 2014.

I used -
Crate Paper 'Snow and Cocoa' pp's, Emphemera
American Crafts Washi Tape
My Mind's Eye Enamel Dots
Stickles, Crystal

Based on this November Jump Start Sketch from The ScrapRoom.

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Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Merry Christmas



Photo of our tree Christmas 2014.

I used -
Doodlebug 'Here Comes Santa Claus' pp's
American Crats 'All Wrapped Up' pp's, Journal Tag
Echo Park Christmas Lights Sticker
Misc. Poinsettias, Wooden Veneer
Eyelet Outlet Enamel Dots
Project Life Clip

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Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Arriving at St. Kitts


Photos as we're docking at St. Kitts on our Spring 2015 Cruise.

I used -
KaiserCraft 'Coastal Escape' Background Paper
Carta Bella 'Yacht Club' pp's, Stickers
My Mind's Eye Enamel Dots
Jillibean Soup Mini Alphas
Fancy Pants Journal Tag
Pinkfresh Studio Alphas
Pink Paislee Sequins

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Autumn Traditions


Photo of me at Deep Creek, MD where we had a get together with DH's extended family, October 30th.

I used -
Simple Stories 'Pumpkin Spice' Background Paper
Photoplay 'Real Genius' pp's
Carta Bella 'Autumn' Stickers
Making Memories Journal Paper
American Crafts Felt Accents
My Mind's Eye Enamel Dots
Crate Paper Squirrel Accent
Daisy D's Diecuts

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Monday, November 21, 2016

Life Is A Journey

 Photos of DH and I at Darkwood Beach at Antigua on our April 2015 Cruise.

I used -
October Afternoon 'Treasure Map' pp's, Stickers
American Crafts Newsprint Tag
Bo Bunny, KaiserCraft Diecuts
Studio Calico Wooden Veneers
Eyelet Outlet Enamel Dots
Project Life Flair Pin
Faber Castell Gelatos
Lawn Fawn Sequins

Based on this September PageMap. 

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Let's Go!

 Photos of our tour aboard the Norwegian Pearl, April 2015.

I used -
Bella Blvd. 'Illustrated Faith' pp's
October Afternoon, Simple Stories Stickers
Pink Paislee Diecuts, Foam Accents
Eyelet Outlet Ship Wheel Brad
Studio Calico Wooden Veneer
Fancy Pants Journal Tag

Based on this October PageMap. 

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Sunday, November 20, 2016

Eat Well - Travel Often

 Photos of DH and I and our dinner one evening aboard the Norwegian Pearl Cruise Ship. (April 2015)

I used -
KaiserCraft Background Paper
Amy Tangerine 'Oh Happy Life' pp's
Carta Bella 'Hello Again' pp's
Fancy Pants Journal Tag, Sequins
Pink Paislee Title Diecut
Prima Flowers

Based on the November 15th Sketch from Stuck?! Sketches. 

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Cool Kid


Photos of sweet grandson Kellan playing outside, January 1, 2014.
We had very warm unseasonal weather during that time.

I used -
Crate Paper 'Cool Kid' pp's, Diecuts, Chipboard Accent
American Crafts Puffy Title Thickers
Tim Holtz Bubble Stencil
Ranger Texture Paste

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Roam, Explore & Discover

 Photo overlooking gorgeous Brewer's Bay at Tortola on our Spring Cruise 2015.

I used -
Photoplay 'Nautical Bliss' pp's
KaiserCraft, Pink Paislee Diecuts
My Mind's Eye Enamel Dots
Heidi Swapp Texture Paste
Tim Holtz Bubble Stencil
Fancy Pants Journal Tag

Based on Sketch #249 from Sketches in Thyme. 

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Saturday, November 19, 2016

#Optimist

 Photo of me aboard the Norwegian Pearl Cruise Ship, April 2015. 

Journaling says.....I am always the Optimist! No matter what is going on in our lives I will find something good in every situation. I'm always looking for that silver lining or lesson to be learned when things aren't going well. I'm the one who reminds others to think positively and to have a good attitude. I am simply optimistic about life around me.

I used -
Simple Stories '#Whatever' pp's
Dear Lizzy Chipboard Thickers
We R Memory Keeper Flair Pin
American Crafts Washi Tape
Zva Creative Flourish Bling
Eyelet Outlet Enamel Dots
Fancy Pants Journal Tag
Petaloo Flowers

This is for the November 15th Sketch +3 Challenge at Scrap Our Stash.
List 1 - Glitz (flourish bling)
List 2 - # Hashtag and Harvest Gold
List 3 - Indigo

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Friday, November 18, 2016

Totally Fun


Photo of sweet little granddaughter Lucy swinging on the circle swing, Jan. 2014.

I used -
Amy Tangerine 'Oh Happy Life' pp's, Diecuts
Heidi Swapp Cardboard Tag
Jillibean Soup Kraft Banner
Eyelet Outlet Enamel Dots
Doodlebug Star Jewels
Faber-Castell Gelatos
Prima Flower Stamp

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Thursday, November 17, 2016

You're So Fine

 Photo of grandkids Marcus, Lucy, and Kellan on their picture day at school, September 2016.

I used -
Dear Lizzy 'Saturday' pp's, Chipboard Chevrons
Petaloo, Prima Flowers
Heidi Swapp Cardboard Tag
Amy Tangerine Diecuts
Jenni Bowlin Calendar

Based on this June PageMap. 

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Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Happy Easter

Photos of some of the grandkids hunting eggs on Easter 2016.

I used -
Echo Park 'Easter' pp's, Stickers
Heidi Swapp Pink Texture Paste, Black Mist
My Mind's Eye Enamel Dots
Ranger Texture Tool
Fancy Pants Diecuts

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Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Merry Christmas

Photos of DH and I with grandkids Lucy and Kellan, Christmas 2014.

I used -
Fancy Pants 'Home For Christmas' pp's, Banner Diecuts
Teresa Collins Journal Tag
Simple Stories Enamel Dots
My Mind's Eye Enamel Trees
Jillibean Soup Sequins
Misc. Wooden Veneer

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Holiday Joy

Group photo of DH and I with our sweet grandkids, Christmas 2015.

I used -
Fancy Pants 'Wish Season' pp's, Journal Tag
Pinkfresh Studio Puffy, Acrylic Accents, Alphas
Heidi Swapp Teal Mist
Pink Paislee Teal Alphas
Bella Blvd. Diecuts

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